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Ahanarion · 03-10-2002, 08:02 PM

"Take them away, and take care that they do not see the way," said Legolas. Then he and the other elves were gone.

Lhunaglar tightly blindfolded the prisoners eyes and Rinurion decided that they needed to be hooded as well. The elves would make certain that the secret caverns of the Woodland Realm remained secret.

Half of the way on the march to Thranduil's stronghold. Lhunaglar heard or thought he heard some one shouting in the king's preserve but he could not be sure.

They continued on their way and in due time came to the bridge that led across a swiftly rushing stream to the gates of Thranduil's caverns. They found the gates closed against them. A sentry had been apprised of their approach and greeted them.

The words of opening for that day were spoken and the great gates opened before them. No sooner than they were through, the gates slammed shut behind them, causing the prisoners to jump.

The sentry said, "I will inform the king of your arrival. The Jailer will see to these."

Lhunaglar, Rinurion, and several other elves took the prisoners down to a dark cell and cast them roughly to the floor of the chamber. Their bonds were cut, and their hoods and blindfolds removed. They were closed up within, given water and bread, and left together in the darkness.

Lhunaglar was ordered to remain on guard in the hall. He did not have to be told to remain out of sight and to be silent. If the prisoners talked, then the sharp-eared wood elf would hear...

[ March 11, 2002: Message edited by: Gilthalion ]

03-10-2002, 08:02 PM	#5
Ahanarion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tirion upon Tuna Posts: 94	"Take them away, and take care that they do not see the way," said Legolas. Then he and the other elves were gone. Lhunaglar tightly blindfolded the prisoners eyes and Rinurion decided that they needed to be hooded as well. The elves would make certain that the secret caverns of the Woodland Realm remained secret. Half of the way on the march to Thranduil's stronghold. Lhunaglar heard or thought he heard some one shouting in the king's preserve but he could not be sure. They continued on their way and in due time came to the bridge that led across a swiftly rushing stream to the gates of Thranduil's caverns. They found the gates closed against them. A sentry had been apprised of their approach and greeted them. The words of opening for that day were spoken and the great gates opened before them. No sooner than they were through, the gates slammed shut behind them, causing the prisoners to jump. The sentry said, "I will inform the king of your arrival. The Jailer will see to these." Lhunaglar, Rinurion, and several other elves took the prisoners down to a dark cell and cast them roughly to the floor of the chamber. Their bonds were cut, and their hoods and blindfolds removed. They were closed up within, given water and bread, and left together in the darkness. Lhunaglar was ordered to remain on guard in the hall. He did not have to be told to remain out of sight and to be silent. If the prisoners talked, then the sharp-eared wood elf would hear... [ March 11, 2002: Message edited by: Gilthalion ] __________________ Ohtari i Noldor Hosta!